rag
The word “rag” has 1 syllable: rag.
It's pronounced as /ræɡ/.
What is synonym and antonym for rag?
In the thesaurus, “rag” has 20 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rag along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rag
- apparel
- attire
- blame
- book
- clothes
- clothing
- criticize
- dress
- journal
- lecture
- magazine
- needle
- newspaper
- periodical
- prank
- reprimand
- scold
- threads
- trick
- wear
Antonyms for rag
- approve
- endorse
- indorse
- sanction
Meanings of rag
- noun
- (in the plural) Tattered clothes.
- A piece of old cloth; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred, a tatter.
- A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
- A ragged edge in metalworking.
- A sail, or any piece of canvas.
- A newspaper, magazine.
- A poor, low-ranking kicker.
- A coarse kind of rock, somewhat cellular in texture; ragstone.
- A prank or practical joke.
- A society run by university students for the purpose of charitable fundraising.
- An informal dance party featuring music played by African-American string bands.
- A ragtime song, dance or piece of music.
- verb
- To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
- To become tattered.
- To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
- To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
- To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
- To drive a car or another vehicle in a hard, fast or unsympathetic manner.
- To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.
- To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
- To dance to ragtime music.
- To add syncopation (to a tune) and thereby make it appropriate for a ragtime song.
Example Sentences
- She used an old rag to wipe down the dusty shelves in the attic.
- The mechanic grabbed a greasy rag to clean his hands after fixing the car engine.
- In the kitchen, she reached for a rag to dry the dishes after washing them.
- He tied a rag around his injured knee to stop the bleeding before seeking medical attention.
- The children had a playful tug-of-war with a rag during recess.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rag, such as: apparel, approve, attire, blame, book, clothes, clothing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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