dander

The word “dander” has 2 syllables: dan-der.

It's pronounced as /ˈdændər/.


What is synonym and antonym for dander?

In the thesaurus, “dander” has 11 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for dander

  • anger
  • dudgeon
  • gall
  • huff
  • indignation
  • ire
  • irritability
  • outrage
  • perturbation
  • pet
  • umbrage

Antonyms for dander

  • pleasure

Meanings of dander

  • noun
    1. Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
    2. Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
    3. Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
    4. A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace.
    5. Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
  • verb
    1. To wander about.
    2. To maunder, to talk incoherently.

Example Sentences

  • The cat's fur stirred up my allergies, causing my dander to flare up.
  • During the heated debate, tempers rose, and dander filled the room.
  • The dusty attic triggered my sneezing, as the accumulated dander became airborne.
  • His critical comments about the project got everyone's dander up at the meeting.
  • The dog's shedding fur and dainty dander created an issue for those with allergies in the house.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dander, such as: anger, dudgeon, gall, huff, indignation, ire, irritability.

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