queers

The word “queers” has 1 syllable: queers

It's pronounced as /kwɪrz/


What is synonym and antonym for queers?

In the thesaurus, “queers” has 100 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for queers

  • aberration
  • abolish
  • annihilate
  • annul
  • anomaly
  • avoid
  • blight
  • blights
  • blunt
  • botch
  • botches
  • bruise
  • bungle
  • bypass
  • character
  • circumvent
  • confuse
  • conquer
  • counter
  • crush
  • curb
  • damage
  • debases
  • debilitate
  • deceive
  • decrease
  • defeat
  • demeans
  • dents
  • destroy
  • diminish
  • dings
  • disquiets
  • distresses
  • evade
  • extinguish
  • flub
  • foil
  • frustrate
  • geek
  • harm
  • hinder
  • humbles
  • humiliates
  • hurt
  • identity
  • impair
  • impede
  • lacerates
  • lames
  • lessen
  • maims
  • mar
  • monster
  • muddle
  • mutant
  • mutilates
  • negate
  • obstruct
  • offset
  • oppose
  • overcome
  • overturn
  • personality
  • prejudice
  • prevent
  • put down
  • quash
  • quench
  • reduce
  • reverse
  • ruin
  • scar
  • shames
  • shatter
  • sidestep
  • silence
  • skirt
  • spoil
  • stain
  • stamp out
  • stifle
  • stop
  • stymie
  • subdue
  • subvert
  • sully
  • taint
  • tarnish
  • thwart
  • torments
  • tortures
  • undermine
  • unsettles
  • weaken
  • weirdo
  • wipe out
  • worsen
  • wounds
  • wreck

Antonyms for queers

  • abet
  • aid
  • allow
  • assist
  • build
  • build up
  • buoys
  • calms
  • cheers
  • clean
  • clear up
  • comforts
  • compliment
  • consoles
  • construct
  • create
  • cure
  • develop
  • do well
  • doctors
  • encourage
  • encourages
  • enlarge
  • enlighten
  • expand
  • explain
  • extend
  • face
  • facilitate
  • fix
  • grow
  • heal
  • help
  • improve
  • increase
  • invigorate
  • lose
  • meet
  • mend
  • order
  • organize
  • patches
  • permit
  • praise
  • raise
  • rebuilds
  • release
  • relieves
  • repair
  • repairs
  • restore
  • soothes
  • start
  • strengthen
  • succeed
  • support
  • surrender
  • take on
  • uphold
  • yield

Meanings of queers

  • noun
    1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.
    2. (sometimes derogatory) A person of any non-heterosexual sexuality or sexual identity.
    3. (sometimes derogatory) A person of any genderqueer identity.
    4. (definite, with "the") Counterfeit money.
  • verb
    1. To render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.
    2. To puzzle.
    3. To ridicule; to banter; to rally.
    4. To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.
    5. To reevaluate or reinterpret (a work) with an eye to sexual orientation and/or to gender, as by applying queer theory.

Example Sentences

  • Queers have fought for equal rights and representation for decades.
  • The bar was known for its welcoming atmosphere for queers of all backgrounds.
  • She proudly identifies as part of the queers community.
  • The film festival showcased works by queers filmmakers from around the world.
  • He wrote a groundbreaking novel that explored the experiences of young queers in a conservative town.

On this page you'll find 160 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to queers, such as: aberration, abet, abolish, aid, allow, annihilate, annul.

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