game - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for game , a list of similar words for game from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an amusement or pastime

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• diversion
• recreation

More specific

• catch
• computer game
• ducks and drakes
• guessing game
• hare and hounds
• mind game
• paper chase
• party game
• pinball
• pinball game
• prisoner's base
• ring-a-rosy
• ring-around-a-rosy
• ring-around-the-rosy
• treasure hunt
• video game

Noun

a contest with rules to determine a winner

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• activity

More specific

• athletic game
• bowling
• card game
• cards
• child's game
• curling
• gambling game
• game of chance
• pall-mall
• parlor game
• parlour game
• table game
• zero-sum game

Noun

a single play of a sport or other contest

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• competition
• contest

More specific

• away game
• cup tie
• double feature
• doubleheader
• exhibition game
• home game
• nightcap
• playoff game
• practice game
• road game
• twin bill

Noun

frivolous or trifling behavior

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• caper
• frolic
• gambol
• play
• romp

Noun

your occupation or line of work

Synonyms

• biz
• game

More generic

• business
• job
• line
• line of work
• occupation

Noun

animal hunted for food or sport

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• animal
• animate being
• beast
• brute
• creature
• fauna

More specific

• big game
• game bird

Noun

the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• game equipment

More specific

• puzzle

Noun

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

Synonyms

• game
• plot
• secret plan

More generic

• scheme
• strategy

More specific

• cabal
• conspiracy
• counterplan
• counterplot
• intrigue
• machination

Noun

the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• meat

More specific

• buffalo
• hare
• rabbit
• venison

Noun

(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• score

Noun

(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

Synonyms

• game

More generic

• division
• part
• section

Related

• set

Verb

place a bet on

Synonyms

• back
• bet on
• gage
• game
• punt
• stake

More generic

• bet
• play
• wager

More specific

• ante
• double up
• parlay

Adjective

willing to face danger

Synonyms

• game
• gamey
• gamy
• gritty
• mettlesome
• spirited
• spunky

Related

• brave
• courageous

Adjective

disabled in the feet or legs

Synonyms

• crippled
• game
• gimpy
• halt
• halting
• lame

Related

• unfit

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