paling

The word “paling” has 2 syllables: pa-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for paling?

In the thesaurus, “paling” has 21 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for paling

Antonyms for paling

  • blackening
  • darkening
  • deepening
  • door
  • doorway
  • entrance
  • entry
  • gate
  • opening
  • portal
  • shading

Meanings of paling

  • verb
    1. To turn pale; to lose colour.
    2. To become insignificant.
    3. To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.
    4. To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.
  • noun
    1. A pointed stick used to make a fence.
    2. A fence made of palings.
    3. A fence made of galvanized sheeting.

Example Sentences

  • The old wooden fence was paling under the relentless sun.
  • Her enthusiasm was visibly paling as the meeting dragged on.
  • The city skyline was paling in the light of the rising sun.
  • The vibrant colors of the painting were gradually paling with age.
  • His hopes for success were paling in the face of repeated setbacks.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paling, such as: bar, barbed wire, barricade, barrier, blackening, bleaching, block.

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