nail-biter

The word “nail-biter” has 2 syllables: nail-biter

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪlˌbaɪtər/


What is synonym and antonym for nail-biter?

In the thesaurus, “nail-biter” has 6 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nail-biter along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nail-biter

  • cliff-hanger
  • hair-raiser
  • photo finish
  • squeaker
  • suspenser
  • thriller

Antonyms for nail-biter

Meanings of nail-biter

  • noun
    1. One who bites or chews his or her fingernails.
    2. A nervous or uncomfortable situation.
    3. An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.

Example Sentences

  • The game was a real nail-biter, with both teams giving their all until the last second.
  • The suspenseful movie turned out to be a true nail-biter, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
  • The final match of the tournament was a thrilling nail-biter that had fans anxiously watching every play.
  • The courtroom drama unfolded into a gripping nail-biter as the trial reached its climax.
  • The election results were a complete nail-biter, with the candidates neck and neck throughout the vote count.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nail-biter, such as: blowout, cliff-hanger, hair-raiser, photo finish, squeaker, suspenser, thriller.

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

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  • sweep-stake
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hair-raiser

  • cliff-hanger
  • nail-biter
  • photo finish
  • squeaker
  • suspenser
  • thriller

ball game

  • argument
  • battle
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  • sweep-stake
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  • the score
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  • war
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war

  • action
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  • argument
  • attack
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  • battle
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  • disharmony
  • disputation
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  • dissension
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  • dissonance
  • disunion
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  • divide
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  • wrangle

warfare

  • altercation
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  • argument
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  • arms
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  • disaccord
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  • discord
  • discordance
  • discordancy
  • disharmony
  • disputation
  • dispute
  • dissension
  • dissent
  • dissention
  • dissidence
  • dissonance
  • disunion
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  • divide
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  • dogfight
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  • emulation
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  • fight
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  • fissure
  • friction
  • grapple
  • hassle
  • horse race
  • hostilities
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  • ill will
  • incompatibility
  • incongruence
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  • inconsistence
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  • military operation
  • mix-up
  • nail-biter
  • passage of arms
  • quarrel
  • rancor
  • rivalry
  • row
  • run-in
  • schism
  • scrap
  • showdown
  • spat
  • squabble
  • strategy
  • strife
  • striving
  • struggle
  • sweep-stake
  • sweepstakes
  • tiff
  • tug-of-war
  • variance
  • war
  • wrangle

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