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screwing

The word “screwing” has 2 syllables: screw-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskruːɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for screwing?

In the thesaurus, “screwing” has 87 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for screwing

Antonyms for screwing

Meanings of screwing

  • verb
    1. To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
    2. To have sexual intercourse with.
    3. To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
    4. To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
    5. To contort.
    6. To miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot.
    7. To screw back.
    8. To examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination.
  • noun
    1. The act by which something is screwed (in various senses).
    2. An act of sexual intercourse.
  • adjective
    1. Exacting; extortionate; close.

Example Sentences

  • He was screwing the lid tightly onto the jar.
  • They were screwing the shelves into the wall.
  • She realized the mechanic was screwing her over with extra charges.
  • He kept screwing up the experiment by skipping steps.
  • The carpenter is screwing the boards together to finish the frame.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screwing, such as: bamboozling, beating, betraying, bilking, bitching, bleeding, cheating.

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

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