whets

The word “whets” has 1 syllable: whets

It's pronounced as /wɛts/

What is synonym and antonym for whets?

In the thesaurus, “whets” has 72 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for whets

Dutch courages
John Barleycorns
alcohols
ales
aperitifs
aqua vitaes
ardent spirits
barley-brees
beers
belts
boozes
bottles
bracers
brandies
brewages
brews
brewskis
chasers
cocktails
digestifs
drinks
edges
files
firewaters
gins
grinds
grogs
home brews
hones
hooches
inebriants
intoxicants
juices
liqueurs
liquors
loads
lushes
malt liquors
mao-tais
meads
mescals
microbrews
mixed drinks
moonshines
mums
nappies
nightcaps
nips
pegs
pops
potables
rums
sakes
sauces
schnapps
sharpens
shooters
shots
slugs
snifters
snorts
spirits
stimulants
stones
strong drinks
strops
tequilas
tipples
tots
vodkas
whiskeys
wines

Antonyms for whets

blunts
buffs
burnishes
dulls
glosses
nonintoxicants
polishes
rounds
smooths

Meanings of whets

verb
1. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
2. To stimulate or make more keen.
3. To preen.

Example Sentences

A good mystery novel whets the reader’s curiosity.
The aroma of fresh bread whets everyone’s appetite.
A short teaser whets interest before the full release.
The challenge whets his desire to improve his skills.
Interesting dialogue whets the audience’s anticipation for more.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whets, such as: Dutch courages, John Barleycorns, alcohols, ales, aperitifs, aqua vitaes, ardent spirits.

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