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hedging

The word “hedging” has 2 syllables: hedg-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hedging?

In the thesaurus, “hedging” has 151 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for hedging

Antonyms for hedging

Meanings of hedging

  • verb
    1. To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
    2. To obstruct or surround.
    3. To offset the risk associated with.
    4. To avoid verbal commitment.
    5. To construct or repair a hedge.
    6. To reduce one's exposure to risk.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who hedges (in various senses).

Example Sentences

  • The company is hedging against inflation by buying more raw materials.
  • She kept hedging her answers instead of giving a direct response.
  • Investors are hedging their risks during the unstable market conditions.
  • The workers spent the afternoon hedging the garden paths.
  • His constant hedging made it difficult to know his true opinion.

On this page you'll find 192 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hedging, such as: ambiguity, amplification, apathetic, ardent, armoring, avid, beating around the bush.

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