Synonyms of boots

boots 1 of 2

noun

plural of boot

as in kicks

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

the fans got a real boot out the team's lopsided victory over its longtime rivals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kicks
• thrills
• bangs
• rushes
• frissons
• jollies
• wallops
• charges
• titillations
• enjoyments
• shocks
• highs
• lifts
• exhilarations
• jolts
• electrifications
• arousals
• pleasures
• entertainments
• joys
• intoxications
• treats
• surprises
• delights
• amusements
• buzzes
• delectations
• diversions
• fun

boots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boot

as in fumbles

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way

he booted the answer of what should have been an easy question

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fumbles
• blows
• muffs
• dubs
• ruins
• murders
• butchers
• bobbles
• fluffs
• spoils
• screws up
• destroys
• botches
• bungles
• mangles
• mars
• fouls up
• damages
• mucks up
• bumbles
• boggles
• flubs
• goofs (up)
• injures
• louses up
• messes (up)
• buggers (up)
• foozles
• hurts
• flaws
• wrecks
• bollixes (up)
• gums (up)
• blunders
• mutilates
• harms
• impairs
• muddles
• blights
• piffles
• blemishes
• vitiates
• mismanages
• mishandles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reforms
• improves
• remedies
• enhances
• helps
• refines
• betters
• repairs
• rectifies
• ameliorates
• doctors
• patches
• meliorates
• fixes
• renovates
• reconditions
• revamps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boots

Noun

The long-term vision Many American leaders appear preoccupied with putting boots back on the moon, but space policy experts question whether short-term victories are as important as long-term commitment. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

At 80, Smyrna resident Kay Braswell is still lacing up her hiking boots and setting out on adventures around the world. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

The skirt is practically synonymous with fall and winter, pairing effortlessly with seasonal staples like turtleneck sweaters and knee-high boots. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026

And on another search, Kimberly says a friend found a pair of boots that were Ashley’s size. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

While plenty of chic boots are obviously on her radar, her seasonal collection includes a range of other styles, too, like sneakers, loafers, and flats. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Baseball caps, baseball jerseys, belts with attached buckles, blouses and general purpose boots. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Before the viral goal celebrations, the Norwegian striker ordered Normatec boots off the Hyperice website on his own dime. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Verb

Olise always takes it and boots the ball straight out of play. — Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025