lashes

The word “lashes” has 2 syllables: lash-es

It's pronounced as /ˈlæʃ.ɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for lashes?

In the thesaurus, “lashes” has 30 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for lashes

  • attacks
  • bangs
  • bats
  • batters
  • beats
  • blows
  • clips
  • flicks
  • hides
  • hits
  • knocks
  • knots
  • licks
  • pelts
  • pokes
  • pounds
  • punches
  • slaps
  • slashes
  • smacks
  • spanks
  • straps
  • strokes
  • swipes
  • switches
  • thuds
  • thumps
  • ties
  • whacks
  • whips

Antonyms for lashes

  • unbinds
  • undoes
  • unfastens
  • unleashes
  • unties

Meanings of lashes

  • noun
    1. The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
    2. A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
    3. A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
    4. A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
    5. A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
    6. In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
  • verb
    1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
    2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
    3. To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
    4. To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
    5. To ply the whip; to strike.
    6. To utter censure or sarcastic language.
    7. (of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down.
    8. To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.

Example Sentences

  • She applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and fuller.
  • The artist used paint to create intricate designs on the model's lashes.
  • He gently brushed his fingers against her soft lashes.
  • The lashes of the doll were made of real hair for a more realistic look.
  • She was complimented on her beautiful lashes during the photo shoot.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lashes, such as: attacks, bangs, bats, batters, beats, blows, clips.

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

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dabs

  • adepts
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  • bits
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  • hands
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  • palms
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dashes

  • beat
  • bit
  • blasts
  • blows
  • bolt
  • bound
  • bowls
  • burdens
  • buzzes
  • chase
  • chases
  • concerns
  • dampen
  • dart
  • darts
  • depresses
  • disappoint
  • drives
  • flies
  • fling
  • flings
  • fly
  • gallop
  • gets down
  • hint
  • hurl
  • hurls
  • hurries
  • hurry
  • hurtle
  • jogs
  • jumps
  • lunge
  • oppresses
  • pinch
  • plunge
  • races
  • ruin
  • runs
  • rush
  • rushes
  • saddens
  • scamper
  • scoot
  • scoots
  • scurries
  • scurry
  • scuttles
  • shatter
  • shoot
  • skips
  • slam
  • smash
  • speeds
  • splashes
  • splatters
  • spoil
  • sprinkling
  • sprint
  • sprints
  • steps
  • tear
  • throw
  • throws
  • thwart
  • tortures
  • tosses
  • travels
  • trots
  • troubles
  • weighs down
  • worries
  • zips

ebullitions

  • bursts
  • crash
  • disruption
  • epidemic
  • eruption
  • eruptions
  • explosion
  • explosions
  • flare-up
  • flashes
  • foam
  • gusts
  • onset
  • outbursts
  • plague
  • scum
  • storm
  • surge
  • uprising

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