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bee

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bee

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
  • She got a sudden bee to quit her job and move to South Carolina.
Synonyms of bee

caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, megrims, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whim, whimsy (also whimsey)
Words Related to bee

capriciousness, fancifulness, fantasy (also phantasy), freakishness, impetuosity, whimsicality

conceit

concept, conception, image, impression, mind's eye, picture, thought

brainstorm, inspiration
Phrases Synonymous with bee

bee in one's bonnet

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  1. See words that rhyme with bee Dictionary: Definition of bee Medical Dictionary: Definition of bee Spanish Central: Translation of bee Nglish: Translation of bee for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of bee for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bee

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