vouchsafe

The word “vouchsafe” has 2 syllables: vouch-safe

It's pronounced as /ˈvaʊtʃseɪf/


What is synonym and antonym for vouchsafe?

In the thesaurus, “vouchsafe” has 24 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for vouchsafe

Antonyms for vouchsafe

  • ban
  • censure
  • check
  • curb
  • deny
  • deplore
  • disallow
  • disapprove
  • discountenance
  • disfavor
  • dislike
  • enjoin
  • forbid
  • grudge
  • hinder
  • impede
  • interdict
  • keep
  • obstruct
  • prohibit
  • proscribe
  • refuse
  • reject
  • repress
  • restrain
  • revoke
  • suppress
  • veto
  • withhold

Meanings of vouchsafe

  • verb
    1. To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.
    2. To receive or accept in condescension.
    3. To disclose or divulge.

Example Sentences

  • The king would not vouchsafe an answer to the messenger’s question.
  • She did not vouchsafe a single word during the entire meeting.
  • The professor might vouchsafe his opinion only when pressed.
  • He refused to vouchsafe even a glance at his opponent.
  • The author did not vouchsafe the readers any explanation for the abrupt ending.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vouchsafe, such as: OK, accord, acquiesce, admit, allow, authorize, ban.

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

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  • accommodate
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  • vouchsafe
  • warm up
  • wind down
  • yield

make over

accord

gave

lay on


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