tailgated

The word “tailgated” has 2 syllables: tail-gated

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for tailgated?

In the thesaurus, “tailgated” has 6 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for tailgated

  • dogged
  • followed
  • hounded
  • shadowed
  • tailed
  • trailed

Antonyms for tailgated

  • accompanied
  • attended
  • chaperoned
  • conducted
  • convoyed
  • directed
  • escorted
  • guided
  • led
  • marshaled
  • marshalled
  • piloted
  • preceded
  • routed
  • saw
  • showed
  • steered
  • ushered

Meanings of tailgated

  • verb
    1. To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.
    2. To follow another person through access control on their access, rather than on one’s own credentials, especially when entering a door controlled by a card reader.
    3. (of a broker) To privately purchase or sell a security immediately after trading in the same security for a client.
    4. To have a tailgate party.

Example Sentences

  • The driver was frustrated because they were tailgated by another car on the highway.
  • She was surprised when she realized she had been tailgated all the way home.
  • The aggressive driver dangerously tailgated the car in front of them, honking incessantly.
  • After being tailgated for miles, the driver finally changed lanes to let the impatient car pass.
  • The police officer warned the driver for tailgating and advised them to keep a safe distance.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tailgated, such as: accompanied, attended, chaperoned, conducted, convoyed, directed, dogged.

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