bore - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

Synonyms

• bore
• bore-hole
• drill hole

More generic

• excavation

More specific

• shot hole

Noun

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms

• bore
• caliber
• calibre
• gauge

More generic

• diam
• diameter

Noun

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Synonyms

• aegir
• bore
• eager
• eagre
• tidal bore

More generic

• tidal current
• tidal flow

Noun

a person who evokes boredom

Synonyms

• bore
• dullard

More generic

• disagreeable person
• unpleasant person

More specific

• gasbag
• nudnick
• nudnik
• platitudinarian
• stuffed shirt
• windbag

Verb

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

Synonyms

• bore
• drill

More generic

• cut

More specific

• counter-drill
• spud
• trepan

Verb

cause to be bored

Synonyms

• bore
• tire

Opposite / Antonyms

• interest

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