compounds

Part of Speech:

All (3) Noun (1) Verb (2)

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combination, mixture n.
mix, combine v.
make difficult; complicate v.

NOUN

combination, mixture

Synonyms

STRONG

admixture aggregate alloy amalgam amalgamation blend combo commixture composite composition compost conglomerate fusion goulash medley mishmash soup stew synthesis union

Antonyms

STRONG

division separation

VERB

mix, combine

Synonyms

STRONG

admix amalgamate associate blend bracket coalesce commingle commix concoct connect couple fuse immix intermingle join link meld mingle synthesize unite

WEAK

coagment make up

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide separate unmix

WEAK

better make easy uncomplicate

VERB

make difficult; complicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to aggravate exacerbate heighten intensify magnify multiply worsen

STRONG

augment confound confuse extend

WEAK

make complex make intricate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm decrease help improve lessen soothe weaken

STRONG

clarify clear up enlighten explain

WEAK

better divide make easy separate uncomplicate unmix

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compounds

But these Malaysian offshoots do not appear to have been scam "compounds" in the traditional sense.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

It pressed for an investigation in 1996, when volatile compounds were found in the soil and soil gas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Authorities recently estimated that 300,000 people had left the country within a few months as raids on industrial-scale compounds intensified.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The diversity of those compounds provides further evidence that the Hillsborough material experienced more extensive alteration by water than most other CM-type meteorites.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

A few women turned and dashed into nearby compounds.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie