nicked

The word “nicked” has 1 syllable: nicked

It's pronounced as /nɪkt/


What is synonym and antonym for nicked?

In the thesaurus, “nicked” has 137 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for nicked

Antonyms for nicked

Meanings of nicked

  • verb
    1. To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.
    2. To fit into or suit, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with.
    3. To make a cut at the side of the face.
    4. To steal.
    5. (law enforcement) To arrest.
    6. To give or call (someone) by a nickname; to style.
  • adjective
    1. Having one or more nicks; notched.
    2. Stolen.
    3. Captured (by police); arrested.

Example Sentences

  • She nicked her finger while chopping vegetables.
  • The paint on the wall was nicked by the furniture.
  • He nicked a few coins from the table without anyone noticing.
  • The soldier’s uniform was nicked during the battle.
  • I accidentally nicked the edge of the book while stacking it.

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abated

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damaged

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eased

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gaffed

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  • bamboozled
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lacerated

  • aching
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