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verbal

The word “verbal” has 2 syllables: ver-bal

It's pronounced as /ˈvɜː.bəl/

What is synonym and antonym for verbal?

In the thesaurus, “verbal” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for verbal

  • communicative
  • linguistic
  • linguistical
  • oral
  • rhetoric
  • rhetorical
  • unwritten

Antonyms for verbal

  • explicit
  • formal
  • nonlinguistic
  • nonverbal
  • written

Meanings of verbal

  • noun
    1. (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.
    2. A confession given to police.
  • verb
    1. To induce into fabricating a confession.
  • adjective
    1. Of or relating to words.
    2. Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
    3. Consisting of words only.
    4. Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
    5. (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
    6. (grammar) Used to form a verb.
    7. Capable of speech.
    8. Word for word.
    9. Abounding with words; verbose.

Example Sentences

  • The manager gave a verbal warning before issuing a written one.
  • He was known for his strong verbal skills during debates.
  • They had a verbal agreement, but no formal contract was signed.
  • The teacher gave verbal feedback on the students' essays.
  • The incident was resolved with a verbal apology from both parties.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verbal, such as: communicative, explicit, formal, linguistic, linguistical, nonlinguistic, nonverbal.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • repetition
  • repetitiveness
  • verbalism
  • verbosity
  • windiness
  • wordage
  • wordiness

verboseness

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