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pedestal

The word “pedestal” has 3 syllables: ped-es-tal

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛdəstl/

What is synonym and antonym for pedestal?

In the thesaurus, “pedestal” has 105 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for pedestal

Antonyms for pedestal

  • abomination
  • antipathy
  • aversion
  • condemnation
  • contempt
  • deprecation
  • detestation
  • disappointment
  • disapproval
  • discontent
  • disdain
  • disenchantment
  • disfavor
  • disgruntlement
  • disgust
  • disillusionment
  • disinclination
  • dislike
  • disliking
  • displeasure
  • disregard
  • dissatisfaction
  • distaste
  • hate
  • hatred
  • indignation
  • loathing
  • nausea
  • opprobrium
  • repugnance
  • repulsion
  • revulsion
  • scorn
  • top
  • unhappiness

Meanings of pedestal

  • noun
    1. The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
    2. A place of reverence or honor.
    3. A casting secured to the frame of a truck of a railcar and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.
    4. A pillow block; a low housing.
    5. (bridge building) An iron socket, or support, for the foot of a brace at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier.
    6. (steam heating) a pedestal coil, group of connected straight pipes arranged side by side and one above another, used in a radiator.
  • verb
    1. To set or support on (or as if on) a pedestal.

Example Sentences

  • The statue stood on a marble pedestal in the center of the plaza.
  • She placed the trophy on a wooden pedestal for display.
  • Fans sometimes put celebrities on a pedestal and expect perfection.
  • The museum displayed the ancient vase on a glass pedestal.
  • He admired his mentor so much that he placed her on a pedestal.

On this page you'll find 140 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pedestal, such as: abomination, acclamation, account, admiration, adoration, adulation, affection.

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