ramrod

The word “ramrod” has 2 syllables: ram-rod

It's pronounced as /ˈræmˌrɒd/


What is synonym and antonym for ramrod?

In the thesaurus, “ramrod” has 53 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for ramrod

  • adamant
  • adamantine
  • ascetic
  • ascetical
  • austere
  • authoritarian
  • browbeating
  • bullying
  • callous
  • demanding
  • determined
  • dogged
  • dour
  • exacting
  • firm
  • flinty
  • gruff
  • hard
  • hard-hearted
  • hard-line
  • hardened
  • harsh
  • heavy-handed
  • immovable
  • implacable
  • inflexible
  • intractable
  • merciless
  • monastic
  • monkish
  • obstinate
  • ossified
  • pitiless
  • relentless
  • resolved
  • rigid
  • rigorous
  • rock-ribbed
  • severe
  • single-minded
  • steadfast
  • stern
  • stiff
  • strict
  • tough
  • unbending
  • uncharitable
  • uncompromising
  • unflinching
  • unforgiving
  • unrelenting
  • unsparing
  • unyielding

Antonyms for ramrod

  • accepting
  • acquiescent
  • agreeable
  • amenable
  • charitable
  • clement
  • complaisant
  • compliant
  • compromising
  • easy
  • easygoing
  • flexible
  • forbearing
  • gentle
  • indulgent
  • kind
  • laid-back
  • lax
  • lenient
  • merciful
  • mild
  • patient
  • pliable
  • pliant
  • responsive
  • soft
  • softhearted
  • tolerant
  • undemanding
  • willing
  • yielding

Meanings of ramrod

  • noun
    1. Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.
    2. Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done.
    3. An erect penis.
  • verb
    1. To force.

Example Sentences

  • The sergeant stood ramrod straight as he inspected the troops.
  • She maintained a ramrod posture throughout the entire ceremony, never showing a hint of fatigue.
  • He was known for his ramrod discipline and strict adherence to rules.
  • The ramrod of the group, he ensured that everyone followed the plan without deviation.
  • With a ramrod demeanor, the director commanded respect from all the staff members.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ramrod, such as: accepting, acquiescent, adamant, adamantine, agreeable, amenable, ascetic.

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