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capers

The word “capers” has 2 syllables: ca-pers

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪpərz/

What is synonym and antonym for capers?

In the thesaurus, “capers” has 110 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for capers

Antonyms for capers

  • mopes
  • pouts
  • stews
  • sulks

Meanings of capers

  • noun
    1. A playful leap or jump.
    2. A jump while dancing.
    3. A prank or practical joke.
    4. (usually in plural) Playful behaviour.
    5. (figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.
    6. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.
    7. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
    8. A plant of the genus Capparis.
    9. The capercaillie.
  • verb
    1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
    2. To jump as part of a dance.
    3. To engage in playful behaviour.

Example Sentences

  • The dish was garnished with capers to add a tangy flavor.
  • Their youthful capers often got them into trouble at school.
  • I love the salty taste that capers bring to salads and sauces.
  • The movie showed the clever capers of a group of thieves.
  • She picked some fresh capers from the garden to use in cooking.

On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capers, such as: adventures, antics, bounds, buffoonery, capriccios, caprices, carouses.

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