nest - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a kind of gun emplacement

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• gun emplacement
• weapons emplacement

Noun

furniture pieces made to fit close together

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• article of furniture
• furniture
• piece of furniture

Noun

a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• gang
• mob
• pack
• ring

More specific

• sleeper nest

Noun

a cosy or secluded retreat

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• retreat

Noun

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• natural object

More specific

• beehive
• bird nest
• bird's nest
• birdnest
• drey
• hive
• mouse nest
• mouse's nest
• nidus

Verb

gather nests

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• collect
• garner
• gather
• pull together

Verb

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Synonyms

• cuddle
• draw close
• nest
• nestle
• nuzzle
• snuggle

More generic

• cling to
• clutch
• hold close
• hold tight

Related

• draw close
• nestle
• snuggle

Verb

fit together or fit inside

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• embed
• engraft
• imbed
• implant
• plant

Verb

inhabit a nest, usually after building

Synonyms

• nest

More generic

• dwell
• inhabit
• live
• populate

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