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Definitions

bells

[belz] / bɛlz /

NOUN

approbation

Synonyms

STRONG

admiration approval consent endorsement esteem favor go ahead okay permission recognition sanction support

WEAK

high regard the nod

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval disfavor dislike hatred opposition refusal rejection veto

WEAK

criticism disapprobation

NOUN

approval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blessing confirmation consent endorsement go ahead green light license mandate permission ratification recommendation sanction support

STRONG

acquiescence assent compliance concurrence countenance leave okay validation

WEAK

the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ban condemnation denial disapproval discouragement opposition prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

disagreement dissent

WEAK

disfavor dislike hatred rejection

NOUN

matrimony

Synonyms

STRONG

alliance marriage match nuptials union wedding wedlock

WEAK

conjugality connubiality marital rites shotgun wedding wedding bells wedding ceremony

Antonyms

STRONG

divorce separation

NOUN

spousal

Synonyms

STRONG

bridal nuptial

WEAK

espousal hook marriage marriage ceremony matrimony nuptial rite nuptials union wedlock

NOUN

wedding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

marriage

STRONG

bridal espousal hook matrimony nuptials union wedlock

WEAK

marriage ceremony nuptial rite spousal

Antonyms

STRONG

divorce

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Bond yields rose this month to levels that are setting off alarm bells across financial markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

There was nothing that set off alarm bells.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Sirens blared, horns honked, and church bells pealed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She suggested he buy little vintage bells that he now cherishes and displays in his home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“Did you hear all the fire bells ringing last night?”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

bells

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