elides

The word “elides” has 2 syllables: e-lides

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlaɪdz/


What is synonym and antonym for elides?

In the thesaurus, “elides” has 68 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for elides

  • abates
  • abbreviates
  • abridges
  • abstracts
  • blacks out
  • bleeps
  • blips
  • blots out
  • blue-pencils
  • bowdlerizes
  • cancels
  • censors
  • clips
  • compresses
  • constricts
  • contracts
  • crops
  • curtails
  • cuts
  • cuts back
  • cuts down
  • de-escalates
  • decreases
  • deflates
  • deles
  • deletes
  • digests
  • diminishes
  • docks
  • downsizes
  • dwindles
  • effaces
  • encapsulates
  • epitomizes
  • eradicates
  • erases
  • excises
  • expunges
  • expurgates
  • kills
  • launders
  • lessens
  • lowers
  • moderates
  • modifies
  • obliterates
  • pares
  • prunes
  • recapitulates
  • red-pencils
  • redacts
  • reduces
  • removes
  • represses
  • retrenches
  • rubs out
  • shortens
  • shrinks
  • silences
  • slashes
  • summarizes
  • sums up
  • suppresses
  • syncopates
  • tapers
  • trims
  • truncates
  • wipes out

Antonyms for elides

  • adds
  • aggrandizes
  • amplifies
  • augments
  • balloons
  • blows up
  • boosts
  • dilates
  • distends
  • elongates
  • enlarges
  • escalates
  • expands
  • extends
  • heightens
  • increases
  • inflates
  • lengthens
  • maximizes
  • prolongs
  • protracts
  • pumps up
  • raises
  • stets
  • supplements
  • swells

Meanings of elides

  • verb
    1. To leave out or omit (something).
    2. To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
    3. To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.

Example Sentences

  • The poet cleverly elides unnecessary words to create a more impactful verse.
  • Her explanation elides the complexities of the issue, making it sound simpler than it is.
  • In rapid speech, he often elides entire syllables, making him difficult to follow.
  • The politician carefully elides controversial topics during interviews.
  • The script elides minor details to keep the story fast-paced and engaging.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elides, such as: abates, abbreviates, abridges, abstracts, adds, aggrandizes, amplifies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abbreviates

  • abates
  • abridges
  • abstracts
  • compresses
  • constricts
  • contracts
  • curtails
  • cuts
  • cuts back
  • cuts down
  • de-escalates
  • decreases
  • deflates
  • digests
  • diminishes
  • docks
  • downsizes
  • dwindles
  • elides
  • encapsulates
  • epitomizes
  • lessens
  • lowers
  • moderates
  • modifies
  • pares
  • prunes
  • recapitulates
  • reduces
  • retrenches
  • shortens
  • shrinks
  • slashes
  • summarizes
  • sums up
  • syncopates
  • tapers
  • trims
  • truncates

abridges

  • abates
  • abbreviates
  • abstracts
  • compresses
  • constricts
  • contracts
  • curtails
  • cuts
  • cuts back
  • cuts down
  • de-escalates
  • decreases
  • deflates
  • digests
  • diminishes
  • docks
  • downsizes
  • dwindles
  • elides
  • encapsulates
  • epitomizes
  • lessens
  • lowers
  • moderates
  • modifies
  • pares
  • prunes
  • recapitulates
  • reduces
  • retrenches
  • shortens
  • shrinks
  • slashes
  • summarizes
  • sums up
  • syncopates
  • tapers
  • trims
  • truncates

kills

cancels


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