pales
The word “pales” has 1 syllable: pales
It's pronounced as /peɪlz/
What is synonym and antonym for pales?
In the thesaurus, “pales” has 21 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pales along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pales
- barricades
- barriers
- bleaches
- brightens
- chains
- deterrents
- embarrassments
- encumbrances
- fades
- fences
- handicaps
- hedges
- hurdles
- impediments
- interferences
- lets
- obstacles
- obstructions
- palings
- stumbling blocks
- walls
Antonyms for pales
Meanings of pales
- verb
- To turn pale; to lose colour.
- To become insignificant.
- To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.
- To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.
- noun
- A wooden stake; a picket.
- Fence made from wooden stake; palisade.
- (by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
- The bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgment in civilized company, in the phrase beyond the pale.
- A vertical band down the middle of a shield.
- A territory or defensive area within a specific boundary or under a given jurisdiction.
- The jurisdiction (territorial or otherwise) of an authority.
- A cheese scoop.
- A shore for bracing a timber before it is fastened.
Example Sentences
- Her achievements pales in comparison to her brother's.
- The moonlight pales in intensity as dawn approaches.
- His argument pales when faced with the evidence presented by his opponent.
- The beauty of the artificial flowers pales next to that of real ones.
- In the face of adversity, his courage never pales.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pales, such as: barricades, barriers, bleaches, brightens, chains, darkens, deepens.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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